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  • Jews, Judaism, and Success

    How Religion Paved the Way to Modern Jewish Achievement

    by Robert Eisen ...
    In Jews, Judaism, and Success, Robert Eisen attempts to solve a long-standing mystery that has fascinated many: How did Jews become such a remarkably successful minority in the modern Western world?Eisen argues that Jews achieved such success because they were unusually well-prepared for it by their religion – in particular, Rabbinic Judaism, or the Judaism of the rabbis. Rooted in the Talmud, ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Judaism and Violence

    A Historical Analysis with Insights from Social Psychology

    by Robert Eisen ...
    Series series Elements in Religion and Violence
    This Element explores the potential in Judaism to incite Jews to engage in violence against non-Jews. The analysis proceeds in historical fashion, with sections devoted to the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval and early modern Judaism, and modern Zionism. The last topic is given special attention because of its relevance to the current Middle East conflict. This Element also draws on ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • The Book of Job in Medieval Jewish Philosophy

    by Robert Eisen ...
    Medieval Jewish philosophers have been studied extensively by modern scholars, but even though their philosophical thinking was often shaped by their interpretation of the Bible, relatively little attention has been paid to them as biblical interpreters. In this study, Robert Eisen breaks new ground by analyzing how six medieval Jewish philosophers approached the Book of Job. These thinkers ... Read more

    $125.99 USD

  • The Peace and Violence of Judaism

    From the Bible to Modern Zionism

    by Robert Eisen ...
    Religious violence has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. Robert Eisen provides the first comprehensive analysis of Jewish views on peace and violence by examining texts in five major areas of Judaism - the Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, and modern Zionism. He demonstrates that throughout its history, Judaism has consistently exhibited ambiguity ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

  • Religious Zionism, Jewish Law, and the Morality of War

    How Five Rabbis Confronted One of Modern Judaism's Greatest Challenges

    by Robert Eisen ...
    Ever since the state of Israel was established in 1948, it has been plagued by war, and that has presented religious Zionists with an immense challenge. Jewish law prior to 1948 includes little material on war because it developed during centuries when Jews had neither a state nor an army. The leading rabbis of the religious Zionist community have therefore had to create an entire body of laws on ... Read more

    $36.99 USD

  • The Peace and Violence of Judaism

    From the Bible to Modern Zionism

    by Robert Eisen ...
    Religious violence has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. Robert Eisen provides the first comprehensive analysis of Jewish views on peace and violence by examining texts in five major areas of Judaism - the Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, and modern Zionism. He demonstrates that throughout its history, Judaism has consistently exhibited ambiguity ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

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  • Creating Judaism

    History, Tradition, Practice

    by Michael Satlow ...
    How can we define "Judaism," and what are the common threads uniting ancient rabbis, Maimonides, the authors of the Zohar, and modern secular Jews in Israel? Michael L. Satlow offers a fresh perspective on Judaism that recognizes both its similarities and its immense diversity. Presenting snapshots of Judaism from around the globe and throughout history, Satlow explores the links between vastly ... Read more

    $34.99 USD

  • Judaism

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Norman Solomon ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of those with the Jewish faith, Solomon explores how the Jewish religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible. This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • An Introduction to Judaism

    by Nicholas de Lange ...
    Series series Introduction to Religion
    In this book contemporary Judaism is presented in all its rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While the focus of the book is on developments that have taken place in the past two hundred years, they are set against a historical background, going back to the Bible. Beginning with a description of the Jewish people as it ... Read more

    $39.99 USD

  • The Birth of Christianity

    Discovering What Happened In the Years Immediately After the Execution of Jesus

    by John Dominic Crossan ...

    $13.99 USD

  • Jewish Literacy Revised Ed

    The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History

    by Joseph Telushkin ...

    $25.99 USD

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  • Essential Judaism

    A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & Rituals

    by George Robinson ...
    You’ll find everything you need to know about being Jewish in this indispensable, revised and updated guide to the religious traditions, everyday practices, philosophical beliefs, and historical foundations of Judaism.What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What ... Read more

    $13.99 USD